Where does your Clutch
03-03-2009, 06:11 AM
#11
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Mine sounds like bad bearings in 2nd gear (not too loud but I hear something!), then the sound goes away, I have less than 700 miles on mine...just wondering what that sound is resonating up through the shifter...
Usually only in second gear....but mine grabs high too...
Usually only in second gear....but mine grabs high too...
03-03-2009, 12:11 PM
#15
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An extreme case of a slipping clutch would be letting the clutch out quickly and the car doesn't stall. You'll know when it's slipping, the RPM's won't drop as far when shifting.
An example of a clutch holding a car is when you're stopped on an uphill slope and you release the clutch just enough to keep the car from moving without using the brake. This is pretty hard on the clutch. You're basically slipping it just enough to hold the car in place.
An example of a clutch holding a car is when you're stopped on an uphill slope and you release the clutch just enough to keep the car from moving without using the brake. This is pretty hard on the clutch. You're basically slipping it just enough to hold the car in place.
03-03-2009, 12:14 PM
#16
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I once heard a good test to tell if your clutch is getting real worn is to put the car in 3rd gear and then drop the clutch. It should stall. If it doesn't and keeps running then that's a bad sign.
Increased travel in pedal before it hits the engagement/disengagement points are also a bad sign.
Increased travel in pedal before it hits the engagement/disengagement points are also a bad sign.
03-03-2009, 12:17 PM
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An extreme case of a slipping clutch would be letting the clutch out quickly and the car doesn't stall. You'll know when it's slipping, the RPM's won't drop as far when shifting.
An example of a clutch holding a car is when you're stopped on an uphill slope and you release the clutch just enough to keep the car from moving without using the brake. This is pretty hard on the clutch. You're basically slipping it just enough to hold the car in place.
An example of a clutch holding a car is when you're stopped on an uphill slope and you release the clutch just enough to keep the car from moving without using the brake. This is pretty hard on the clutch. You're basically slipping it just enough to hold the car in place.
All seems in order then.
03-03-2009, 12:24 PM
#18
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I once heard a good test to tell if your clutch is getting real worn is to put the car in 3rd gear and then drop the clutch. It should stall. If it doesn't and keeps running then that's a bad sign.
Increased travel in pedal before it hits the engagement/disengagement points are also a bad sign.
Increased travel in pedal before it hits the engagement/disengagement points are also a bad sign.
The test is supposed to be done in 4th gear and make sure you have the parking break on. I believe you are suppose to rev it up some before popping the clutch.
03-03-2009, 01:37 PM
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I once heard a good test to tell if your clutch is getting real worn is to put the car in 3rd gear and then drop the clutch. It should stall. If it doesn't and keeps running then that's a bad sign.
Increased travel in pedal before it hits the engagement/disengagement points are also a bad sign.
Increased travel in pedal before it hits the engagement/disengagement points are also a bad sign.
Thanks!
